“Why?”
Nash’s eyelids narrowed as his shoulder’s tensed. “I just need a job where the owners report taxes.”
“Okay.” Hilary turned her attention to the computer and clicked through some screens.
Shit. He hadn’t meant to sound rude, but Hilary wouldn’t believe his story anyway. Not that she honestly wanted to know. She was only being polite.
Hilary squinted. “I’ve got an opening at a stone masonry company. They need someone who can lift large amounts of building materials.” She looked him over. “I think we can check that as a yes.”
“You think?” Nash asked as he flexed his peck muscles.
She laughed. “Shit. You are something else.” Her hand flew to her mouth. “Sorry, don’t tell my boss I said that. I’ve been working on my dirty mouth.”
Fuck. Nash stared at her mouth as laugh went straight down his spine to his cock.. “It’s a pretty one.”
How long has it been? He couldn’t remember. Nash wasn’t into the women that sought out ex-cons, and he’d known all the women in his neighborhood since junior high. As a result, it had been a long time since he’d been intimate with anyone. Hilary was crossing off all his checkmarks, but it wasn’t a good time.
“Thanks.”
“Does the job pay over or under the counter?”
“They should report their pay but let me see what they say.” Hilary studied the job description. “It looks above board. Do you want me to submit your information?”
“Sure. I’ve got all my personal data in this envelope.” Nash leaned over and struggled to get the envelope out of the back pocket of his jeans. They needed to get bigger chairs. “I’ve got to get back to work.”
Hilary watched as he retrieved his information.
Nash saw the flash of desire flare into her eyes. He wanted to shove his hard cock into her throbbing, wet pussy. Something about Hilary was screaming at him to forget everything that he’d been w
orking for and take what he wanted. Her.
Nash tilted his head. “Do you mind putting it in?”
“No, I don’t mind putting it in.” Hilary bit her bottom lip as she took the package from his outstretched hand. His fingers stroked over the back of her hand causing her to shiver.
“Thanks.” Nash gave her a wolfish grin and stood. “I assume you were talking about my information and not my –“ He raised his eyebrows and pointed to the bulge in his crotch.
“I can’t say that I’m opposed to either.”
Nash laughed again. Damn, she’s a feisty one. Who knew he could be so turned on by a short-haired blonde woman in a button-up top with nerdy glasses? “You’re funny. I expected a middle-aged woman with gray hair in a bun, who looked like she’d sucked on a pickle.”
“But you got me instead.” Hilary frowned.
“Yep, thanks again, Hilary. You’re awesome.” Nash stood. “When will I hear something?”
Hilary looked at the screen. “The job closes in two days. You should hear something from us by Friday at the latest.”
“Sounds great.” Nash stopped when he reached the door. “Have a great day, Hilary. It was a pleasure to meet you.”
As Nash exited the door, he shook his head. Another time, another place. He would have loved to take Hilary out on the town and then back to his place for naked Twister and some soul-burning kisses.
Chapter Two
One week later, Nash glanced up to see Hilary getting out of her car. He felt a jolt of electricity shoot through his body. Damn it. She was going to make it hard as hell to do the right thing. She was adorable in her white dress pants and silk shirt. Who wore white to a dusty, dirty construction site? He closed his eyes. Get to work.
Nash turned back to the stone fireplace he was building. There were a couple of other workers in the backyard working on the pool, but they were off to the side. When he could no longer ignore her presence, Nash stood and put his hands on his narrow hips. “What are you doing here?”
“C-checking to see if the job is working out for you.” She walked closer to him but stopped with a few feet between them.